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Sonoma, Kenwood & Glen Ellen
Sonoma
Kenwood
Glen Ellen
Sonoma
The
birthplace of the State of California, the City of Sonoma
is a historic community located in the heart of the Northern
California wine country. A small town of 8,900 residents,
Sonoma is the cultural and commercial hub of the Sonoma
Valley, a larger community of 36,000 with agriculture and
tourism the major industries. Conveniently located about
45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma offers vine-covered
hillsides, a historic downtown with an 8-acre plaza ringed
with shops and restaurants, and the fruits of the valley's
farming community, including world-renowned cheeses and
wines.
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The
town of Sonoma is a mix of old and new. Downtown Sonoma
is a national historic landmark. The Mission San Francisco
Solano, the last of the California missions, is the historic
cornerstone of the city. In 1846 Sonoma was capital of the
Republic of California. It was the time of the Bear Flag
Revolt and unleashed events that resulted later in our first
state flag. There are many historic sites to see, the Mexican
army barracks, Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma and
General Vellejo's home. The tree lined residential neighborhoods
offer a rich variety of architectural styles.
Sonoma
town square is a shaded plaza with a park in the center,
the largest of its kind in California. Enjoy fine restaurants,
bookshops and boutiques as you stroll through the square.
Sonoma Valley is a federally-designated wine appellation region,
meaning that the climate, soils, and topography of the valley
produce grapes of a distinctive and extraordinary character.
Ranked as one of the top wine producing regions in the world,
the valley boasts more than thirty award-winning wineries
and, with some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in the
state, is recognized as birthplace California wine-making.
The Sonoma Valley appellation is honored in local restaurants
by the custom of serving locally-produced vintages in distinctive
blue-stemmed wine glasses.
Nearby
and just north of Sonoma are two charming unincoporated
towns of Kenwood and Glen Ellen. Both offer small town life
and are in the heart of some of the most beautiful wine
country this side of Tuscany.
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City of Sonoma Web Site |
Cable
T.V. • 996-8482.
Water • 938-3681
Surrounding Areas • 996-1037
Gas & Electric • 1-800-743-5000
City Hall • 938-3681
Chamber of Commerce • 996-1033
Business License • 938-3743
Garbage • 996-7555
Surrounding Areas • 938-2473
Telephone • 1-800-924-9224
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Kenwood
The
small town of Kenwood is home to more than a half a dozen
well known wineries. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park graces the
town to the east, and presents many miles of hiking trails
and overnight camping.
Glen
Ellen
Glen
Ellen is situated between Kenwood and Sonoma and is home
to Wolf House and Jack London State Park in the Valley of
the Moon. Old brick buildings and western storefronts give
this small town a wild west flavor.
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